Appeal follows attempted robbery on number 7 bus

big cheese keep outPolice are looking for two passengers who may have witnessed a man come onto their bus and demand money from the driver.

 

 

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It happened on Saturday (Jan 19) on First’s route 7 bus that stops on Townhill Way near the former Big Cheese pub.

The bus had stopped at the Mousehole Lane stop at 11.35pm and, because it was slightly early, the driver waited there for a few minutes.

A man wearing green scarf came onto the bus and demanded money.

He indicated he had a weapon in his pockets but nothing was seen. The driver refused his request and the man ran off and joined another man waiting nearby near West End Road.

The man is described as white, aged 20, slim build and approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall. He had brown wavy, messy hair and had a spotty complexion with dark eyebrows and dark eyes. He spoke in an English accent and was wearing a green scarf.

The other man waiting nearby is described as wearing a brown tracksuit.

Police are asking anyone who used the number 7 bus that night and witnessed anything or saw the men described to contact them on 101 and quote 4419002311.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave information anonymously.

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